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A Missouri judge ruled that the new Trump-backed U.S. House districts can be used in the November election, rejecting a bid for a statewide referendum; opponents say they’ll appeal to the Missouri Supreme Court, while Republicans argue delaying or changing the map would cause confusion and isn’t allowed.
South Carolina kicked off early voting for party primaries with a record turnout—about 44,600 in-person votes and roughly 4,200 absentee ballots—as voters cited the redistricting fight. The Senate killed the proposed map redraw, potentially affecting Rep. Jim Clyburn’s district, prompting many to vote early. Early voting runs 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays through June 5, with Election Day on June 9.
The South Carolina Senate rejected President Trump's request to redraw the state's congressional districts, effectively keeping the current map in place after a redistricting session in May 2026.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is calling a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts for 2028, aiming to lock in a GOP‑favorable map ahead of that cycle. Kemp had previously declined to pursue redistricting for 2024, and the move follows a Supreme Court ruling that has spurred new maps in other Southern states; the session on June 17 will shape districts even as this year’s primaries proceed.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a law letting the state hold separate special primaries for districts affected by any court-approved redrawing of congressional and state Senate maps, giving Republicans a route to replace the current court-ordered map with a 2023 version that would reduce Black-majority districts; the May 19 primaries proceed under the existing maps, while new primaries could be scheduled if courts approve redraws in line with the Supreme Court ruling and similar moves in neighboring states.
A Virginia state court blocked the implementation of new congressional maps after Tuesday's referendum, ruling the measure violated the state constitution by not providing a 90-day public notice and presenting a misleading ballot question; officials cannot certify results or move forward with the maps, and the attorney general plans an appeal. Democrats had sought to tilt 10 of Virginia's 11 House seats toward Democrats, but the old redistricting system will return after the 2030 election, as this case adds to the nationwide redistricting battle.
Virginia voters will decide a referendum to amend the state constitution to allow mid-decade redistricting by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly, creating a temporary 10-1 Democratic edge among Virginia’s 11 U.S. House seats; the measure would be in place through the 2030 cycle before normal redistricting resumes. Early voting has been strong, signaling high turnout for a midterm-style referendum, as Trump urged a 'No' vote while Obama-backed groups promote it as part of a broader redistricting effort. Analysts warn the move could set a precedent, even if the national map’s balance remains fluid.
Virginia Democrats are convening a special legislative session to propose a constitutional amendment aimed at changing the state's congressional redistricting process, with the goal of creating more Democratic-leaning districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, amidst a broader national context of redistricting efforts.
Virginia Democrats are convening a special legislative session to redraw the congressional map in response to Republican gerrymanders in other states, aiming to gain 2-3 seats in the House before the 2026 elections, using a process that requires constitutional amendments and legislative approval.
The North Carolina Senate approved a new congressional map aimed at helping Republicans gain an additional US House seat, with the map now heading to the House for a vote amid ongoing legal and political debates over gerrymandering and partisan influence in redistricting.
A Utah judge has ordered the state to redraw its congressional districts after ruling that the Republican-controlled Legislature improperly overruled a voter-approved ballot measure aimed at preventing partisan gerrymandering, potentially impacting the 2026 midterm elections and sparking broader redistricting debates across the U.S.
A Utah judge has ordered the state to redraw its congressional districts before 2026, potentially making one seat more competitive for Democrats, while Republicans are expected to retain a majority of seats. The ruling challenges the 2021 partisan maps, offering an opportunity for more representative elections. The state legislature has 30 days to submit new maps, with input from various groups, and the Democratic Party sees this as a victory for democracy.
The Texas Senate approved new Republican-drawn congressional maps aimed at increasing GOP representation, sparking legal challenges from Democrats and drawing national attention to the state's redistricting process, which is seen as politically motivated.
The Texas Senate approved new Republican-drawn congressional maps aimed at increasing GOP representation, sparking legal challenges from Democrats and drawing national attention to redistricting efforts.
Major redistricting efforts in Texas and California aim to shift political power ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with Texas Republicans seeking to gain five House seats and California Democrats proposing a ballot measure to redraw districts, potentially altering the electoral landscape.